Posting Details
Posting Summary
| Position Number |
6086-0000-0001-134 |
| Classification Title |
Dean, School of Business, Health, and Applied Science |
| Working Title |
Dean, School of Business, Health, and Applied Sciences |
| Division |
Academic Affairs |
| Department/Unit |
Department of Business, Accounting, and Sport Management |
| Section |
Business Administration |
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit |
The Division of Academic Affairs provides leadership in developing and continuously improving high-quality academic programs and support services that advance the university's mission. The division is equally committed to holistic student development and to delivering service and engagement across local, regional, national, and global communities.
Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean of the Business, Health and Applied Sciences School is responsible for the strategic growth, academic integrity, fiscal sustainability, and external visibility of the School of Business, Health and Applied Sciences, ensuring alignment with the University's strategic priorities, including:
1. Student Learning and Success
2. Innovative Academic Programs and Growth
3. A Great Place to Live, Work, and Learn
4. Strategic Partnerships, Research, and Advancement |
| Description of Work |
The Dean of the School of Business, Health & Applied Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for the school, providing visionary leadership to advance excellence in teaching, research, service, and community engagement. The Dean is responsible for advancing high-quality, workforce-aligned academic programs; fostering student success; supporting faculty excellence; building partnerships with a wide range of community and professional stakeholders; fostering interdisciplinary collaboration; promoting civic engagement; and preparing graduates to serve as educators, leaders, and professionals in a global society. The position ensures that programs remain relevant, innovative, and responsive to regional and global workforce needs. |
| Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position |
- Administrative leadership experience including program planning,
- Budget management and faculty development,
- Effective organizational structures and practices to facilitate institutional effectiveness;
- Experience in evaluating personnel, program assessment and improvement, and advancing a stimulating and supportive environment for teaching, research, creative performance, scholarship and service; possess knowledge of current educational methods, curricula and procedures; effective interpersonal, communications, and relationship-building skills;
- Experience with grant writing, fundraising, or external funding initiatives; skilled in leading organizational change, innovation, and program development; and commitment to modeling high standards of ethics, continual learning, and actions that meet public needs and interests.
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| Minimum Training and Experience |
- Terminal degree from an accredited institution in one of the disciplines in the School of Business, Health & Applied Sciences with significant academic leadership experience at the level of Dean, Assistant/Associate Dean or Department Chairperson;
- Record of scholarly activity commensurate with an appointment as a tenured full professor in one of the School's departments;
- Experience in leading strategic change both within and outside a university setting to meet organizational goals;
- Experience in leading people toward an organization's vision, mission and goals;
- Experience in showing business acumen in managing human, financial, and information resources strategically;
- Experience in building coalitions internally and with state agencies, other governments and organizations to achieve common goals.
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| License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation |
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| Management Preferences |
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| Position Recruitment Range |
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| Position Category |
Faculty |
| Position Status |
Permanent Full Time |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
EHRA00609P |
| Job Open Date |
07/14/2026 |
| Job Close Date |
07/29/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
* Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. * If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers. |
| EHRA OSHR Statement |
This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act. |
| AA/EEO Statement |
Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. |
| Background Check Statement |
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report. |
| Eligibility for Employment |
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. |
| Quicklink for Posting |
https://jobs.ecsu.edu/postings/7736 |
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Elizabeth City State University
Jul 14, 2026